Revenge By Law's
ARTICLE 7

“Please enter.”

A friendly warder let Indira into a room in the rutan. Indira came in with a bit of hesitation. As a lawyer who only ever dealt with civil cases, this was his first experience visiting rutan. There was a lot of worry in his head.

It's natural that he's worried. He approves a job as a legal advisor to a person before knowing the identity of the person. Abhimanyu Alexander, the man in national talks for revealing police violence at a news conference and murder charges against an up-and-coming artist.

Indira has no experience in handling criminal cases and has just opened an advocate office. It would be unfair to get a first-time client like Abhimanyu Alexander.

Relax, Indira. Cool out! This will be a great promotion for your career as a lawyer. Remember, many lawyers want to handle this case.

The woman tried to think positively. He took a deep breath and then breathed it out. His brain was filled with motivational words that made his heart calm down a little. Unfortunately, a negative thought undermined his optimism again.

But what if I lose? What if I make another mistake? Moreover, he had fought the police, surely the case would be complicated. My career will be ruined.

Indira's head bowed limp as if it was unable to support the burden of his mind that was too heavy. The head was straightened when it heard the sound of approaching steps. Then a slightly burly tall man dressed in orange-colored clothes with his hands cuffed entered the room. Abhimanyu Alexander, his client. Behind him followed a warden whose face was not as friendly as the warden who drove Indira earlier.

Abi sat in front of Indira, while the warden sat in the corner of the room and was immediately busy with his cell phone. Indira grew nervous when she realized her prospective client was looking at her sharply. However, he still had to stretch out his hand to offer himself a handshake while introducing himself.

“Pe, introduce. I am Indira Christina from Indira Christina Law Office and Legal Consultant. I'm the lawyer you contacted yesterday. I -”

Not yet finished Indira introduced herself, Abi immediately shook her hand tightly. It made Indira surprised and almost screamed.

“Judge that we already know each other or we can know each other during the legal process that I will live later. But before we agree on this cooperation, I would like to ask you one thing. Am I guilty?”

In addition to Abi's sharp eyes, now Indira is getting nervous because of the impromptu question. Is Abhimanyu Alexander guilty? He's been studying his case all night and indeed all the clues point to him. If he says guilty, he is afraid to be considered not to believe in his prospective clients from the beginning and lead to mistrust of the prospective client. But if he answers no, he is worried that he will be prosecuted for the reason, even though he does not have it. If the answer does not know, he will be considered to have not studied the case and will give the impression that he is indifferent.

Indira exhaled a long breath and then ventured to return Abi's gaze with a gaze that was no less sharp as well. He was tired of thinking about what answers could satisfy others.

“I don't care,” replied Indira, making Abi's left eyebrow raised an interested sign. Pretty bold answer from a woman who from earlier looks nervous. “I've accompanied the person found guilty several times and All the clues revealed by the media point to you. There are some indications in your favor, but almost all of them are just speculation. But having decided to defend you, I will not use all those clues as my frame of mind in dealing with the case. I'll be on your side, then I need to equate my perception with your perception of all events related to this case. Please trust me and give me all the information you know. I'll also believe in everything that comes out of your mouth.”

Abi nodded with a smile. Although quite simple, he was impressed by Indira's reply. Then Abi stood up and turned around to leave the room. Indira is confused and does not know if he is accepted to defend the man or not.

“O yes, is there some kind of contract or anything I should sign?” abi asked as he suddenly turned back towards Indira.

The little woman was stunned and developed her smile. He immediately took the document with a black pen from the bag and handed it to the prospective client. Abi lowered his head and put his signature on the spot designated by Indira. Then they shake hands.

Indira was stunned to hear the last words spoken by Abi before the man left her.

Whatdoes thatmean? Is there any chance we will die in the middle of legal proceedings for this case?

* * *

[What? The case of Abhimanyu Alexander?]

Indira answered yes to her brother's question. Next, he heard words full of mockery from across his phone. Indira kept the phone away from her ear.

“I know that case is very dangerous. But I can't refuse it. After all, if I win and manage to dismantle a big scandal, my name as an advocate will go up. This is a rare opportunity,” Indira said in self-defense.

[Yes, it's also a rare chance to die silly defending a person you don't know.]

“Lho, indeed lawyers can eat for defending unknown people.”

[But not to die for them.]

Ratih still insists on banning Indira from defending Abhimanyu Alexander, the man who is going viral. Naturally, considering since Indira was a baby, she has been acting as a sister and mother for her only sister. Even after he got married, Ratih still treated Indira like a little girl by sufficing most of her needs.

“Iya, yes. I promise I won't die for him. After all, he was not as evil as the media narrated. Although there is no definitive proof yet, I'm sure he was not the perpetrator of the murder. He was just framed by a bad guy.”

[It is precisely if he is not the perpetrator of the murder that the situation will be more dangerous. The person who framed him will definitely be after you as well.]

“Mbak, just relax. No one dared to kill Jack's daughter Off the Record.” Indira was silent full of regret for having mentioned the name, especially when talking to her brother. “At least there is one advantage we have a father like him.”

Suddenly, Indira's attention shifted towards the television. News about his new client. The show's reporter relayed information about Abi's past. It was revealed that Abi had been in trouble with the law. He had been arrested for abuse while still in high school and several years later was arrested again for fraud for being a thesis jockey for some students. In addition, according to several neighbors, he had worked as a guard at a club owned by a man who had been caught on drug charges.

[You also watched the news?]

It turned out that Ratih was also watching what his sister was watching. Meanwhile, Indira can only be silent as if fooled by the innocent and intelligent appearance of his client. His trust in the man began to fade.

“My career will be destroyed. Looks like I really sacrificed my life for her.”